What HUSNER AG Holzbau does

HUSNER AG Holzbau is a Swiss timber construction specialist headquartered in Frick with regional branches in Basel and Zürich. Founded in 1948 and operating as a subsidiary of the ERNE Gruppe since 1977, the company delivers end-to-end timber construction services across four pillars: Elementbau (prefabricated timber element construction for residential, commercial, public, and industrial buildings), Zimmerei (carpentry, roofing, renovations, engineered timber, interior finishing), Fassadenbau (multi-material facade design and installation), and Gesamtleistungen GU/TU (general/total contracting for turnkey project delivery). The technical foundation rests on prefabricated Holzelementbau, CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) construction, hybrid timber-concrete methods, and Minergie-P-ECO certified building practices using Swiss-sourced timber (Herkunftszeichen Schweizer Holz). Differentiated capabilities include fire damage restoration of timber structures and circular construction / Re-Use services introduced in 2019.

HUSNER serves four primary customer segments: private homeowners (renovation and new build), property developers and housing cooperatives (multi-story residential and commercial timber buildings), cantonal and municipal public institutions (schools, sports halls, administrative buildings), and architectural firms (as a planning and engineering partner). Project-based revenue is generated through competitive tenders, general contractor competitions (Gesamtleistungswettbewerb), architect referrals, and direct consultation. Notable project wins include the Maiengasse residential development in Basel (Prix Lignum National Gold 2021) and the Eulachhof Minergie-P-ECO housing estate in Winterthur (Watt d'Or 2009).

The firm operates exclusively within Switzerland and is staffed by approximately 100 permanent employees plus 15 apprentices as of 2025, up from 80 employees in 2022. Governance sits within the ERNE Gruppe, with Simon Beeler appointed as Geschäftsführer in 2025 and Giuseppe Santagada as Verwaltungsratspräsident in 2024. The company holds Minergie Fachpartner (since 2006), Holzbau Plus (since 2018), HSH Swiss timber provenance, ISPM 15, and Holzbau Vital certifications. Revenue in FY2024 was CHF 28 million.

Name

HUSNER AG Holzbau

Legal name

HUSNER AG Holzbau

Website

https://husner.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HUSNER AG Holzbau is a Swiss specialty contractor (subsidiary of ERNE Gruppe) that delivers prefabricated timber element construction, CLT, carpentry, facade systems, and general contracting for residential, commercial, and public projects across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Timber Construction Services

NAICS

Framing Contractors (23813), Framing Contractors (238130), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381), Siding Contractors (23817)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Trusses, I-Joists & Framing Components (IMADADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Glulam (Glued Laminated Timber) Manufacturing (IMAMACAE)

Keywords

• Timber construction services
• Prefabricated timber elements
• Facade construction services
• General contractor construction
• Carpentry building services

Headquarters

HQ city

Frick

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Construction project revenue: HUSNER generates revenue by acting as a general contractor (Totalunternehmerin/Gesamtleisterin) and specialist contractor executing timber construction projects. Revenue is project-based, derived from construction contracts for residential, commercial, public, and industrial buildings. Projects range from single-family homes to multi-story housing developments and sports halls. The company also generates revenue from facade construction contracts and renovation/sanitation projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

HUSNER AG Holzbau is a Swiss timber construction company delivering prefabricated timber element construction (Elementbau), traditional carpentry including roofing and renovations (Zimmerei), facade construction across multiple materials (Fassadenbau), and complete general/total contracting services (Gesamtleistungen GU/TU). The company operates as a Totalunternehmerin for residential, commercial, public, and industrial building projects from planning through to turnkey handover, with a strong focus on sustainable, Minergie-certified construction using Swiss timber.

Product overview

HUSNER AG Holzbau is a modern timber construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services organized around four core pillars: Elementbau (prefabricated timber element construction for residential, commercial, public, and industrial buildings), Zimmerei (traditional carpentry including roofing, renovations, engineered timber construction, interior finishing, and specialty items like transport crates and concrete formwork), Fassadenbau (facade construction and design using various materials including wood, terracotta, metal, and glass fiber concrete), and Gesamtleistungen GU TU (general/total contracting services for complete turnkey project delivery). Additional services include photovoltaics installation, lifting equipment rental, and Minergie building certification consulting. The company operates as part of the ERNE Group and serves as a general contractor for projects from planning through to key-ready completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementbau (Timber Element Construction)
• Zimmerei (Carpentry)
• Fassadenbau (Facade Construction)
• Gesamtleistungen GU TU (General Contractor / Total Contractor)
• Photovoltaik (Photovoltaic Systems Installation)
• Minergie & Gebäudeanalyse (Minergie Building Analysis)
• Vermietung von Hebegeräten (Lifting Equipment Rental)
• Transportkisten (Transport Crates)
• Zirkuläres Bauen (Circular Construction / Re-Use)

Quantifiable outcome

• CHF 28 million revenue (2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ERNE AG BauunternehmungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerERNE AG Bauunternehmung is the civil engineering and concrete works company within the ERNE Gruppe. For total contractor projects (e.g., sports hall Münchenstein), ERNE AG Bauunternehmung performs the concrete and excavation works. This is a core intra-group partnership enabling HUSNER to deliver complete construction projects.
• ERNE AG HolzbaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerERNE AG Holzbau is a sister company within the ERNE Gruppe supplying windows and doors for HUSNER's total contractor projects. This supply partnership allows integrated project delivery with consistent quality from the same corporate group.
• Gebr. Schmid (Schmid Dach + Holz)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGebr. Schmid is a timber and roofing company that installed the emergency roof (Notdach) for the Gasthof Adler fire damage project, collaborating with HUSNER on roof construction and tile installation for the reconstruction.
• MJ2B Architekten AG, BerncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMJ2B Architekten AG is the architecture firm that collaborated with HUSNER on the total contractor competition for the sports hall in Münchenstein. HUSNER won the project through a general contractor competition (Gesamtleistungswettbewerb).
• ERNE GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUSNER AG Holzbau is a subsidiary of the ERNE Gruppe (ERNE Holding AG, Laufenburg), which consists of 12 companies in construction, timber construction, and real estate. The group enables cross-company collaboration on projects, shared HR and administrative resources, and a unified employer brand (Great Start! certification).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Blumer Lehmann: Swiss timber construction group specializing in prefabricated timber buildings, free-form timber structures, and modular construction. Comparable as a similarly structured Swiss timber specialist serving commercial, residential, and industrial clients with engineered wood expertise.
• Kost Holzbau AG: Swiss timber construction firm offering Elementbau, Modulbau, and total contractor services for residential, commercial, and public projects. Comparable in service portfolio and turnkey Swiss delivery model.
• Stuber Holz AG: Swiss sawmill and timber element construction company producing prefabricated timber components for residential and commercial buildings. Comparable in vertical integration (own timber sourcing + element production) and Swiss market delivery.
• Holzbau Ammann AG: Mid-sized Swiss timber construction and Elementbau company operating across German-speaking Switzerland. Comparable in core service mix (prefabricated timber elements, carpentry, facade) and customer segments (private, commercial, public).
• Hector Egger Holzbau AG: Swiss timber construction firm offering Elementbau, carpentry, and total contractor services for residential and commercial buildings. Directly comparable in product mix, Swiss market focus, and turnkey GU/TU delivery.
• Pirmin Jung Ingenieure AG: Swiss timber construction company specializing in engineered timber structures (Ingenieurholzbau), large-span buildings, and sustainable construction. Comparable in technical sophistication, CLT/engineered wood expertise, and Swiss market premium positioning.
• Renggli AG: Swiss timber construction specialist based in Lucerne, producing prefabricated timber buildings (Elementbau) for residential, commercial, and public clients. Closely comparable in Elementbau methodology, Minergie certification focus, and Swiss-market turnkey delivery.
• ERNE AG Holzbau: Sister company within the same ERNE Gruppe, offering prefabricated timber element construction, windows/doors, and modular timber solutions across Switzerland. Directly comparable in product offering, target customer base, and delivery model — operates as an internal peer on shared group projects.

Broad incumbents

• Implenia AG: Largest Swiss construction group with timber construction capabilities within a much broader portfolio (real estate, civil engineering, building construction). Comparable as a competitor in general contractor competitions but materially larger and more diversified than HUSNER.

Others

• Lignum (Holzwirtschaft Schweiz): Swiss timber industry association that administers the Prix Lignum awards (HUSNER's 2021 Gold winner) and the HSH Swiss timber label. Comparable not as a competitor but as the industry's central body shaping certification, advocacy, and market development that directly affect HUSNER's positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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